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What is unfair dismissal?
Unfair dismissal is an employment situation in Nigeria where an employee is dismissed from his/her role, and this dismissal is unfair due to the reason given not being a sufficient one, or if the employer did not follow the correct process for...

Types of Marriage in Nigeria
Broadly speaking there are 2 types of marriage in Nigeria, there is Marriage under the Act and Traditional/Customary marriage.
Traditional/Customary marriage is a wedding ceremony that has been conducted in accordance with the customs of the bride and groom’s families. In Nigeria...

How to become a member of the State House of Assembly in Nigeria
In Nigeria, each of the 36 States has its own law-making body known as the State House of Assembly. The primary job of the State House of Assembly is to make laws for...

Who is a Local Government Councillor?
A Local Government Councillor is a member of the Local Government Council who participates in the decision-making of the Council and represents the local community in that decision making. He also contributes to the strategic direction of the Council through...

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?
There is currently no law in Nigeria specifically regulating domestic staff. However there are a few things you need to be aware of.
Firstly, how old is your houseboy/girl? If s/he is less than 18 years old, then...

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011
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The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 does not apply to residential premises owned or operated by an educational institution for its staff and students; this would include boarding houses, hostels, university staff quarters etc.
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The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 does not apply to residential...

Protecting yourself when buying property
Buying property in Nigeria is a very risky endeavour, it seems like everyone is out there trying to swindle you or extort you – but that is not enough reason to avoid buying property. Buying property in Nigeria is also one...

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Searching for accommodation in Nigeria is one of the most difficult things one can do. It is fraught with so many risks, you have to deal with multiple viewings of apartments and houses which do not live up...

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act
The Employee Compensation Act was an important piece of legislation passed in order to provide for employees who were injured, disabled, or died during the course of their employment. The Act replaced the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
Some of the key features of the...

What is Personal Income Tax?
Personal Income Tax is a direct tax charged on the income of a person. In the context of personal income tax, a 'person' means an individual, a sole proprietorship (non-juristic person), communities and families and on executors and trustees (of an undivided estate).
How...